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Rovaniemi is an international and versatile travel
destination. Events, attractions and activities in this lively town
and surrounding nature quarantee unforgettable memories for the whole
family also in summer times
Here
are some examples of our wide selections..
HEART
OF LAPLAND IN BRIEF
45 min Riverboat Cruise in Rovaniemi Surroundings
We leave for the cruise from our harbour – near the centre located
hotels –
with a
traditional riverboat. We drive along Ounas- and Kemijoki –rivers; you
will see
the beautiful surrounding nature with peaceful green islands and
Ounasvaara fell – the highest point in Rovaniemi.
Duration 45 minutes
Information & bookings:
Lapland Leisure Tours:
info@laplandleisuretours.com
LEGEND OF FOUR WINDS
Riverboat Cruise to the Reindeer Farm
Come and join a traditional boat cruise along the lumberjack’s
floating route.
You will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the valleys of the Rivers
Ounasjoki and Kemijoki.
In a long wooden riverboat you travel through the peaceful nature,
experience the
summer at the Arctic Circle, and learn about reindeer herding while
visiting the local
Reindeer Farm. At the cottage you enjoy a cup of coffee and
participate in the ceremony
of crossing the Arctic Circle.
Information & bookings:
Lapland Leisure Tours:
info@laplandleisuretours.com
HIGHLIGHTS
OF THE ARCTIC JOURNEY
Visit to the Santa Claus Village by Car and Riverboat Cruise to the
Reindeer Farm
First you head by car to the magical line of Arctic Circle, where
Santa Claus has his office.
Go shopping and see the many wonderful handicrafts of Lapland. You can
send letters and
postcards from the Santa Claus Post Office and meet Santa Claus in his
office. Then you will
cruise by traditional riverboat to the local reindeer farm, where you
will learn about reindeer
herding and participate in the ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle.
At the end of the journey,
you receive an Arctic Circle crossing certificate. This safari
includes lunch.
Duration 6 hours
Information & bookings:
Lapland Leisure Tours:
info@laplandleisuretours.com
RIDE THROUGH WILDERNESS
Forest Buggy Driving to a View Point, Optional Abseiling
Experience
Enjoy the outdoors and drive a bug car past breathtaking scenery.
Having got geared up,
your guide takes you by car to the wilderness centre where our
safari begins.
You
follow a curvy trail up into the hills, where you can see the pure
wilderness of
Lapland
all around you. After a break you’ll head down into the woods and
take you
rugged trail back to the start point. You have a possibility to
see various wild birds and other animals in their natural
environment during the safari. Return to the city by car.
Participants will take turns in driving. The driver must be
minimum 15 years of age and
in
the possession of valid driving license.
Duration 3 hours
Information & bookings:
Lapland Leisure Tours:
info@laplandleisuretours.com
SPEED
OF THE RAPIDS
White Water Rafting Experience in Pure Lappish Nature
Our rubber rafting programme starts from Rovaniemi centre. Captain
will meet the team
at
our safari house, where we get rafting outfits. After this we will
drive to the start point,
25 kilometres north from Rovaniemi. After a short lesson and checking
equipment, we start
paddling
with rubber rafts along the river. Ten kilometres with six different
rapids are waiting for us!
After
the river part transfer back to Rovaniemi. Duration 3 hours
Information & bookings:
Lapland Leisure Tours:
info@laplandleisuretours.com
TASTES OF SUMMER NIGHT
Lappish Barbeque-Safari
Wooden
riverboat takes us along Ounasjoki-river to the beautiful countryside.
We
will make a campfire, have a real outdoor barbecue and enjoy the
warmth of fire.
Raise a toast to Midnight Sun in a luminous Lappish summer night!
Duration 3-4 hours
Information & bookings:
Lapland Leisure Tours:
info@laplandleisuretours.com
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THE
SECRET OF THE ANTLER
Visit by Riverboat to the Local Handicraft Workshop and Lappish Home
We head by riverboat to the local handicraft workshop where the
Lappish family will tell you about the established traditions and the
reindeer antler work currently being produced at the workshop.
Everyone will have the opportunity to make their own souvenir
(necklace or key chain)
of reindeer antler while experiencing the atmosphere of a Lappish
log-built home. Duration 3-4 hours
Information & bookings:
Lapland Leisure Tours:
info@laplandleisuretours.com
FISHERMEN’S FRIENDS
Relaxing Fishing Trip by Car
Imagine yourself angling quietly by the wilderness lake.
Feel how pike attacks to your
spoon-bait
in the luminous summer night. Take your camera and join us to an
outdoor
excursion where you can try the oldest source of livelihood, fishing.
Possible catch is pike, perch, whitefish or rainbow trout.
Duration 3-4 hours
Information & bookings:
Lapland Leisure Tours:
info@laplandleisuretours.com
HIKE
WITH THE REINDEER
Hiking with a Herder and His Reindeers
After a short drive you’ll arrive to the reindeer farm. A local
reindeer herder brings
you
on a hike in the forest with his reindeers. The hike starts as we
choose the reindeers and prepare them for the hiking trip. Enjoy the
various sceneries of peaceful Lappish nature at its best while
hiking with the reindeers. Back in the farm we enjoy delicious
pancakes. Duration 3-4 hours
Information & bookings:
Lapland Leisure Tours:
info@laplandleisuretours.com
...And
much more activities available, please ask more..
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